EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 30 September 1940, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

—, , RED CROSS CIRCLES AN INTERESTING ADDRESS. (“Times-Age” Special.) ■ On Friday last Dr. Mulholland visited the Primary and Secondary Red Cross Circles at the Eketahu;ia District High School, giving an instructive and interesting address to each. Dr. Mulholland explained the three branches of the work of the Junior Red Cross —"Health, Correspondence and Service,” the motto being "I Serve." Health concerned the health of individuals, she said. Healthier individuals were of more benefit to the Empire than those suffering ill health. The children should keep to the health rules, particularly in regard to cleanliness, and the care of food. Correspondence with members in other countries was best carried out by pictorial fo? lios. Service consisted of bringing brightness and sunshine into other people's lives, and to be kind to others. Gifts could be sent to children in hospital and health stamps could be ; bought to assist the Otaki Health Camp Fund. The members were advised to take a pride in their Circle, and to in-t crease their membership. Dr. Mulholland was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her helpful address. On Friday afternoon the members of the Primary, and Secondary Red Cross Circles held'a concert in the Odd Fellows’ Hall. The main item was a Dutch ’operetta, in costume staged by Standards 3 and 4. The work of the children was highly commended. The Secondary pupils’ items were as follow:—Songs, “Wings Over the Navy,” Isobel Waterreus, and chorus; "Cheery Song,” Rae Fraser and chorus; “The Rose of No Man’s Land,” Alan Welch. CROQUET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. The annual meeting of the Eketahuna Croquet Club was held in the Fire Station on Friday afternoon, there being a good attendance of members present. Miss J. Angus presided. The balance sheet which showed a credit balance, was adopted without discussion. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Miss A. Anderson; vice-presidents, Mesdames P. Fauvel and S. Marenzi; committee, Mesdames R. Gallagher, W. Olsen, W. J. Henderson, S. Daniel, R. Dickson and A. Anderson; secretary, Mrs A. H. Gray; treasurer, Miss J. Angus; club captains, Misses Angus and Anderson. The secretary was instructed to write to Mrs A. S. Carter conveying the club’s sympathy with her in her illness, and wishing her a speedy recovery. A collection was taken up with which to buy a gift as a small token oi appreciation of Mrs Carter’s work as secretary over a number of years. Letters of thanks are to be sent to Messrs R. Dickson and S. Daniel for their attention to the greens during the winter months. It was decided to open the season on November 9 and the Masterton, Mauriceville, Pahiatua and Woodville clubs are to be invited to attend. Votes of thanks were accorded to the retiring president (Mrs Fauvel) and Miss Angus,, who has been acting as secretary. At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs Fauvel entertained members at afternoon tea and her action was greatly appreciated. Personal Items. Mr Anders Olsen, Wellington, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs W. Olsen, Newman Road. Mrs lan Barton, Parkville, is visiting Mastertom